Japan, US commerce and auto tariffs

US commerce secretary suggests Japan will not be exempt from new auto tariffs
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has indicated that cars from all countries will be subject to new auto tariffs and that Japan will not be exempt.
U.S. commerce chief rules out auto tariff exemption for Japan
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick linked the 25% tariffs on car imports, set to begin on April 2, to cutting the U.S. trade deficit with Japan.
Japan Fails to Win Tariff Exemptions During Washington Visit
The country’s trade minister stressed its role as a top investor and employer in the United States in a bid to avoid being hit by new levies on metals and cars.
Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurances on tariff exemptions
Japan's trade minister says he has not gotten assurances from U.S. officials that the key U.S. ally will be exempt from higher tariffs, some of which take effect on Wednesday.
Japan says ‘regrettable’ it is not exempt from US steel tariffs
TOKYO - Japan said on March 12 it was “regrettable” that the country had not been granted an exemption from US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs of 25 per cent.
Japan’s trade minister heads to Washington for tariff talks.
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.
Japan fails to secure exemptions from upcoming U.S. tariffs
Japanese trade minister Yoji Muto met with American officials Monday in hopes that exemptions from new tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to levy against some of his nation's imports but has no
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The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's accusation describes only a small portion of U.S. rice imported by Japan.
Trump administration refuses to reassure Japan on tariffs despite investment deals
Japan’s trade minister, Yoji Muto, met with members of the Trump administration in an effort to secure an exemption from ...
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Japan calls US tariffs on steel, aluminum ‘regrettable’
Top Japanese diplomat says his US counterpart highlighted US-Japan ties as 'extremely important,' adds he will convey Tokyo's ...
Japan's economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending
Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as ...
Japan Beer Maker Asahi Looks to Invest More in the U.S. as President Trump Wields Tariffs
The Japanese drink maker is investing more in the U.S., paying heed to President Trump’s tariff threats, which has led many ...
Explosive Tariff Debate: When ‘American-Made’ Isn’t So American
Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could shake up the U.S. auto industry, but where do cars really come from?
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Trump tariffs could boost U.S. inflation 1 percentage point: economist
NEW YORK -- The flurry of tariffs being imposed on many sectors and trade partners by U.S. President Donald Trump could drive up inflation in the country by at least 1 percentage point, said Atsuhide ...
‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?
Sure enough, Trump has indicated that tariffs of 25 per cent will be imposed on vehicle imports from April 2, which would ...